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IDRX-42

Phase 3

Gastrointestinal Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |GSK plc|Trials Updated: Oct 5, 2026

IDRX-42 development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 3 across 2 sponsors since Aug 2022

IDRX-42 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as velzatinib - subject to USAN approval, Velzatinib (GSK6042981)

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment726

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

IDRX-42 clinical trials

IDRX-42 · 2 trials · 5 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT07218926A Study of IDRX-42 (GSK6042981) Versus (vs) Sunitinib in Participants With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors After Imatinib TherapyGastrointestinal Neoplasms
RECRUITING450 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study of IDRX-42 (GSK6042981) Versus (vs) Sunitinib in Participants With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors After Imatinib Therapy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Up to approximately 130 weeks

PFS is defined as time from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

Phase 1 (Dose Escalation) - Safety and Tolerability (Nature, incidence, and severity of any DLTs)
When participant completes 1 cycle (28 days) treatment with safety and tolerability assessment by investigators
Phase 1 (Dose Escalation) - Determination of the MTD and/or RP1bD(s) of orally administered IDRX-42
Approximately 18 months from first participant enrolled
Phase 1 (Dose Escalation) - C-QTc sub-study: QTcF - concentration response analysis
At the end of Cycle 1 Day 1 and at the end of Cycle 2 Day 1 (each cycle is 28 days)
Phase 1b-Number of participants with TEAEs and with laboratory test results
Approximately 18 months
Phase 1b - Objective Response Rate (ORR) mRESIST v1.1
Approximately 18 months
Phase 1b - C-QTcF sub-study: QTcF - concentration response analysis
At the end of Cycle 1 Day 1 and at the end of Cycle 2 Day 1 (each cycle is 28 days)

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS)
Up to approximately 261 weeks
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Up to approximately 261 weeks
Confirmed Overall Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Up to approximately 261 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IDRX-42 (GSK6042981)EXPERIMENTAL -
SunitinibACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Dose Escalation (Phase I)EXPERIMENTALParticipants should have advanced (metastatic and/or surgically unresectable) GIST, following failure of at least prior imatinib therapy due to progression of GIST.
(Phase 1b) Cohort 1 - Participants with GIST progression after first-line imatinib therapyEXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced GIST who have had GIST progression after first-line imatinib only (second line therapy setting) and refused or are ineligible for other standard of care (SOC) therapies.
(Phase 1b): Cohort 2 - Participants with GIST progression after 2 or more lines of TKI therapyEXPERIMENTALParticipants with metastatic and/or surgically unresectable GIST following progression EITHER after sequential imatinib then sunitinib (third-line therapy setting) OR after imatinib, sunitinib, and then an additional TKI agent (i.e., regorafenib or ripretinib) (fourth-line therapy setting) OR after imatinib, sunitinib, regorafenib, and ripretinib (5th line or greater therapy).
(Phase 1b): Cohort 3 - Participants with GIST who are treatment naïveEXPERIMENTALParticipants with metastatic and/or surgically unresectable GIST who are treatment naïve (first line therapy) and refused or are ineligible for other standard of care (SOC) therapies.
(Phase 1b): Cohort 4EXPERIMENTALParticipants with GIST progression who meet the same criteria as Cohort 2 (third line or greater TKI therapy) and have had prior treatment with investigational agents NB003 or THE-630 or a line of therapy of bezuclastinib plus sunitinib combination.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
IDRX-42DRUGIDRX-42 will be administered.
SunitinibDRUGSunitinib will be administered.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites156

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with histologically or cytologically confirmed GIST that is metastatic and/or surgically unresectable. * Documented disease progression on or intolerance to imatinib administered for first-line treatment of unresectable/metastatic disease. * Documented mutation st...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumBrazilCanadaChinaFranceGermanyHungaryItalyJapanNetherlandsNorwayPolandRomaniaSouth KoreaSpainTaiwanUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWOct 5, 2026NCT07218926lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 5, 2026NCT05489237lastUpdatePostDate: changed
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MEDIUMSep 14, 2026NCT05489237Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
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Frequently asked questions about IDRX-42

What is IDRX-42 used for?

IDRX-42 is an investigational small molecule being studied for gastrointestinal neoplasms, specifically gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It is being evaluated in patients with metastatic and/or unresectable GIST and in patients whose disease has progressed after imatinib therapy. It is not yet approved for any use.

Who is developing IDRX-42?

IDRX-42 is being developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. The Phase 3 study lists the drug as IDRX-42 (GSK6042981), reflecting GSK's development code for the asset.

What phase is IDRX-42 in?

IDRX-42 is in Phase 3 development. The Phase 3 trial compares IDRX-42 with sunitinib in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors after imatinib therapy. A Phase 1 first-in-human study has also been conducted and is no longer recruiting.

What clinical trials is IDRX-42 in?

IDRX-42 has two registered trials. NCT07218926 is a recruiting Phase 3 study of IDRX-42 versus sunitinib in GIST after imatinib, enrolling 450 participants across 19 countries. NCT05489237 is a Phase 1 first-in-human study in metastatic and/or unresectable GIST that is active but not recruiting, with 276 participants.

Is IDRX-42 approved by the FDA?

No. IDRX-42 is investigational and remains in clinical development, currently in Phase 3. It has not been approved for marketing in the United States or elsewhere, and it is available only to participants enrolled in its clinical trials.

How many patients are enrolled in IDRX-42 trials?

The two registered IDRX-42 trials together plan to enroll 726 participants. The Phase 3 study NCT07218926 accounts for 450 of these, and the Phase 1 study NCT05489237 accounts for 276. Both studies enroll adults aged 18 years and older.